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City Council Work Session
� Monday,November 10, 2025, 5:00 PM
lRkESNeG City Council Chambers 12780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
ROLL CALL
Council members present: Mayor Bob Tunheim, Jacqueline Ricks, Jon Schwingler.
Staff present: Finance Director Maggie Jin, Parks and Facilities Superintendent Joe Ruthenberg,
Public Works Superintendent DJ Goman, Community Development Director Laura Oakden, City
Clerk Christine Lusian, Accountant Anne Hentges.
FEE SCHEDULE
The work session focused on reviewing updated fees the city will charge for services in 2026. Staff
review fees at least annually to ensure rate structures accurately reflect cost of services provided and
departments propose updates to the schedule. MN State Statutes 462.353 requires the adoption of a
fee schedule with planning and zoning fees and a public hearing to allow for citizen input.
Discussion centered on reviewing the fees and charges, verifying that current fees still cover costs
despite inflation and staff wage increases, and where appropriate or relevant rates were benchmarked
with comparable cities. Council reviewed proposed utility rate adjustments: a 10% increase for
water, 3% for sewer and storm fees, and a 3%rise in recycling fees to offset future cost escalations.
Animal licensing, which has not been enforced in years, is proposed for removal from the fee
schedule. Council members requested a review of brush site revenue and expenses to ensure fees
reflect operating costs. The group addressed Fire Marshal service costs, directing staff to compare
internal and contracted expenses to help the Shoreline Fire Department Board justify a full-time
marshal position.
ADJOURNMENT
Work session ended at 5:48 p.m.
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C sian, $Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor